Class of 2016 Rigor, Relevance, Relationships Welcome Seniors! If you have a cell phone, please take it out as we will be using it briefly in a moment. Thank you! -Your Guidance Team

Remind Text To:  Information from the Guidance & Career Center will be sent (i.e., academic, college, career/life planning)  Standard text message rates apply.  Can opt-out at anytime by replying  Prefer ? Send an to Once you send the text above, please turn off and put away your cell phone. It’s appropriate etiquette in a meeting and is a sign of respect & maturity. Thank you!

Overview Resources Graduation: Credit & Subject Requirements ECAPs Student Athletes Testing Deadlines Official Transcript Requests Financial Aid: Scholarships/FAFSA Choices

Guidance Counselors Mr. Britton – last name A-C Mrs. Hink – last name D-H Ms. Russo – last name I-N Mrs. Padilla – last name O-R and EAP Mrs. Pond – last name S-Z

College & Career Center Mr. Cravens, Career Specialist Before school, after school, Power Hour and by appointment Discuss post high school plans College Military Employment Trade schools Other related information (scholarships, financial aid, resume’ writing, field trips, college visits, AzCIS, WestMEC, interviews, etc)

Graduation Requirements The 28 credit requirement is broken down as follows: 4 credits of English 4credits of Math (1 Upper Level and all 1B or higher) 3 credits of Science (One must be Biology) 3 credits of Social Science 1 credit of Personal Development 1 credit of International Language (2 of same language if University-bound) 2 credits of Fine Arts/CTE 10 credits of Electives *Any core courses you take above the required number count as elective credits Please note that this portion of your transcript is not always accurate. Please be sure you check with your counselor.

ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) “Reflects a plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student’s individual academic and career goals.” Inventories (Career Clusters, Interest Profiler, etc.) List of careers may want to consider Resumes, Scholarships, Application Tracker, Compare Colleges, & much more Needs to be updated for letter of recommendations, early graduates, TA’s, and early releases Extended Learning Opportunities Field Trips & College/Military Visits College Application Day College & Financial Aid Night Power Hour Workshops Presentations and more…

Athletics NCAA Division I, II, and III and NAIA require you to be “cleared” For NCAA, go to For NAIA, go to Review the websites for more information, including core course/credit requirements, testing requirements, rules on non-traditional courses (A+, Transition, online, etc.) Fee waivers available for those who qualify for free/reduced lunch. See your counselor.

Testing ACT/SAT/Subject Tests – 4 yr. college/university Should test by Dec if applying for Fall 2016 If you receive free/reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a fee waiver ACCUPLACER - Community college, placement test Spring field trip to EMCC includes the taking of the placement test ASVAB - Open to all; Military Free career planning and exploration program Test will be given on November 12 DEHS, sign up will open September 8 th in the Career Center

Official Transcript Parchment Register at Request your transcript Includes, required payment of $3.50/transcript Track your transcript Transcript Request Form Available in the Guidance and Registrar’s offices. Admission’s Office mailing address must be provided for out-of-state schools Registrar, Mrs. Campillo Her office is located in the Administration/Athletics area. (Entrance across from the Library).

Deadlines Check each college for their application deadline(s) Application Fee Waivers available: See your Counselor or Mr. Cravens DE College Application Event: October 15, 2015 Confirm college received all required materials BEFORE the application deadline Remember, offers of admission are conditional. You will need to submit a final, official transcript that shows completion of your requirements. Your entire senior year matters!

Scholarships Resources: (College & Career: Scholarships; also, College & Career: Links) College/university Scholarship Searches (AzCIS, College Board, & others) Library, Chamber of Commerce, Clubs, Religious Organizations, Employer, Newspaper Suggestions: Apply early & often Complete the application, neatness, spelling, and grammar count Write an essay or personal statement that can be used for all scholarship applications. Request Letters of Recommendation 30 days before you need it.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Federal grants, work-study, and loans January 1, 2016 Initial Filing date Eligibility U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (with alien registration number) Have a valid Social Security Number Have a High School Diploma or GED Enrolled or plan to be enrolled in college and be working toward an eligible program of study Be registered with the Selective Service The law requires that you sign up for Selective Service within thirty (30) days of your eighteenth (18) birthday You can register at any Post Office or at

We “R” Desert Edge High school is a small amount of time in your life, but potentially a very influential part of your life. Keep in mind, the choices you make may have different consequences depending on your age. Be smart. Do not make a choice that may lead to legal actions and/or college, military, scholarship, employment ramifications. Be responsible. Be positive. Be proud.

In summary… Schedule an appointment with your counselor to review your graduation status. Schedule an appointment with Mr. Cravens on your post high school plans. Log in to AzCIS…let it help you with your post high school planning Register with the NCAA and/or NAIA, if applicable Request official transcripts, as needed Look for scholarships Meet or beat deadlines Have fun, be responsible

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